USMNT vs. Paraguay World Cup watch guide: Broadcast details, match time, players to know

Amid staggering fanfare, wide-reaching controversy and growing hype comes the United States men’s national team, the third 2026 World Cup host to make its group-stage debut. The Americans commence tournament play with a Friday night match versus Paraguay, which returns to the Cup for the first time since 2010.Both sides have much to prove in this year’s opener. The USMNT takes the pitch with star attacker Christian Pulisic and decorated manager Mauricio Pochettino. Paraguay counters with well-tested Miguel Almirón and strategist Gustavo Alfaro. This pairing is something of a style clash — the Americans lean on their aggressiveness, while the Paraguayans take pride in their defensive control.Here’s a quick overview of what to expect and when to tune in.How to watch United States vs. Paraguay

Venue: SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, Calif. (Los Angeles Stadium)

Date: Friday, June 12

Time: 9 p.m. ET

TV: Fox, Tubi and Telemundo